Taylor Academy 12

Taylor's Academy Series guitars are a welcome addition to their 2017 lineup. They're kinda–sorta aimed at guitar students (hence the name), and their price point is not the only thing attractive about them: Believe it or not, they're actually built to be comfortable. What a concept! With a right-arm bevel normally reserved for only high-end guitars, as well as a short scale for reduced tension, these Academy guitars make it easy for players at all levels to pick one up and start practicing.

As I mention in my video review, perhaps the best part about this particular model is that it's—finally—a Taylor Grand Concert under $1000. That means you get all the balance and responsiveness of Taylor's best body size, all for a student-ready price. Not too shabby.

Every US order is shipped free. It does not matter the size, weight, or value of the shipment. It all ships free to any US ZIP code. This includes Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO and territories like Guam and Puerto Rico.

If you choose not to keep this guitar for any reason, we will pay for you to ship it back to us. For more details, visit our Shipping and Returns page.